Natural Resources Technician

Position

Part‑time Natural Resources Technician 2 within the Division of Parks & Watercraft, headquartered at Jesse Owens State Park, McConnelsville, Ohio 43756. Hours/days vary based on operational need and will include some nights, weekends, and holidays.

• Perform general labor & preventive maintenance functions of indoor/outdoor facilities.
• Perform grounds maintenance duties such as snow removal from roads & parking lots, mowing grass, picking up trash, removing litter, debris & brush cleanup from storms or removal of hazardous trees, and cleaning restrooms.
• Monitor facilities, grounds & equipment for safety needs.
• Perform routine maintenance & make minor vehicle & equipment repairs.
• Provide general customer services &/or support for facilities & grounds.

Starting hourly pay of $20.85 with multiple increases over the first 3.5 years, ending at $22.96 per hour. Cost of living adjustments may apply. Longevity pay supplements begin after five years of state service.

Positions responsible for application of regulated chemicals must receive instruction from a commercial or limited commercial applicator in proper use of equipment and all pesticides in accordance with Ohio Revised Code 921.01. Positions operating watercraft must complete a boat operator education course as required by Ohio Revised Code 1547.05.

May be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, and noise; chemical spray; work in or near water; evenings, weekends, and holidays; outside conditions and inclement weather; dangerous machinery; unpleasant odors, human and animal waste, outdoor elements such as animals, insects, and poison ivy.

• 6 months training or 6 months experience in semi‑skilled maintenance functions (minor electrical repair, rough plumbing, carpentry & masonry).
• 6 months training or 6 months experience in equipment safety practices.
• 6 months training or 6 months experience in use of shop, hand & power tools.
• 6 months training or 6 months experience in operation of mowers & trucks.
• 6 months training or 6 months experience in equipment & vehicle maintenance.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Alternatively, 6 months experience as Natural Resources Technician 1, 22621, or equivalent minimum class qualifications.

• General Maintenance
• Trades (Technical Skills)
• Problem Solving (Professional Skills)

Abbie Hanners or Dana Smith, 614‑265‑6981, hro.gov

Ohio Department of Natural Resources manages 76 state parks, over 750,000 acres of wildlife land and more than 2 million acres of water. Our 12 divisions employ a wide range of professionals. Working at ODNR offers public event participation, learning events, and collaboration opportunities.